The South West Rural Productivity Commission (October 2017), found huge potential for economic growth in our rural areas. There are many reasons to be optimistic for the future, if key opportunities are seized and challenges overcome. The Commission identified ten growth themes and a raft of recommendations, together with case studies of good practise which could be replicated across the south-west.

The Government’s Industrial Strategy (November 2017) cites the Commission’s report and welcomes the potential benefits from collaboration across the South West to address shared challenges and pool knowledge and resources to deliver solutions.

The Enabling Rural Productivity conference will develop the work of the Commission and seek to identify a way forward with Government to ensure that opportunities and challenges are prioritised, and resourced. The trailblazers of best practise in the south-west will be celebrated and engaged in workshops and a marketplace. Key Government and local speakers will bring the work of the Commission to life, and outline the challenge for partners in Dorset and across the south-west.

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Zoë Gwennap - Economic Development Officer at Dorset County Council on zoe.gwennap@dorsetcc.gov.uk or phone 01305 224581

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

We have plenty of free parking onsite which will be available to you. If you or the person you are accompanying to the event is disabled then please notify us and we will ensure that a parking space near the Main House is available.

For Satnav, please use: Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, DT2 8PX

Enabling Rural Productivity Conference at Kingston Maurward